Festive Black Forest Trifle For Christmas
Black Forest Trifle for Christmas is a festive layered dessert featuring chocolate cake, vanilla pudding, cherries, and whipped cream, creating a rich yet refreshing holiday treat perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix or 1 homemade chocolate cake
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups canned or fresh cherries
- ¼ cup cherry juice
- 2 cups vanilla pudding
- ½ cup dark chocolate shavings
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder optional
Instructions
- Bake the chocolate cake at 350°F until the center springs back, then let it cool completely.
- Cut the cooled cake into 1-inch cubes; chill briefly if the cubes crumble.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form; fold in a splash of cream if over-whipped.
- Drain or pit the cherries, mix with ¼ cup cherry juice, and let them rest for 10 minutes.
- Begin layering with cake cubes, pudding, cherries with a little juice, and whipped cream.
- Repeat the layers in the same order until reaching the top, finishing with whipped cream.
- Garnish with dark chocolate shavings, whole cherries, and optional cocoa powder.
- Chill the trifle for at least 3 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld.